Tuesday, April 4 | General Session

Protection Challenges for North America’s First Combined Cable/Overhead Double-Circuit 500 kV Transmission Line With Mutual Coupling (Paper) (Presentation)
Jordan Bell, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Entergy’s Record Flooding Across Our Grid (Paper) (Presentation)
Darryl Champagne, Entergy

Life Cycle Considerations for Microprocessor Relays (Paper) (Presentation)
Michael Kleman, ABB, Inc.

Real-Time Circuit Breaker Health Diagnostics (Paper) (Presentation)
Robert Schloss, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Novel Approach to Relay Setting Development (Paper) (Presentation)
Joe Perez, Synchrogrid LLC

Tuesday, April 4 | Distribution Session

Advanced Monitoring Tools to Improve Distribution System Visibility and Reduce Faults and Outages (Presentation)
Thomas Ellis, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Kim Bender, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; Carl Benner, Texas A&M University

Implementing a Microgrid Using Standard Utility Control Equipment (Paper) (Presentation)
Andy Gould, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Apply a Wireless Line Sensor System to Enhance Distribution Protection Schemes (Paper) (Presentation)
David Keckalo, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Predicting the Prospective Fault Level on Distribution Grids and Its Impact on Protective Relaying (Paper)
Joao Jesus, GE Grid Solutions

The Necessity and Challenges of Modeling and Coordinating Microprocessor Based Thermal Overload Functions for Device Protection (Paper)
Karl Smith, ABB, Inc.

Utility Implements Communications-Assisted Special Protection and Control Schemes for Distribution Substations (Paper) (Presentation)
Dharmendra Prajapati, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Tuesday, April 4 | Generation Session

Catastrophic Relay Misoperations and Successful Relay Operation (Paper) (Presentation)
Drew Welton, Beckwith Electric Company

Protection Issues Related to Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) Units (Paper)
Dale Finney, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory; Joe Uchiyama, US Bureau of Reclamation

Open Phase Detection for Power Transformers Using VT Triggered Optical CTs and IEC 61850-9.2LE Compliant Relays (Paper)
Mike Ramlachan, GE Grid Solutions

Generator Motoring Protection – Are You Protected? (Paper) (Presentation)
Michael Thompson, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Advanced Generator Protection and Monitoring Using Transducer Measurements (Paper) (Presentation)
Dale Finney, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Implementation and Field Experience of Redundant 100% Generator Stator Ground Fault Protection (Paper)
Mike Ramlachan, GE Grid Solutions

Tuesday, April 4 | Substation Session

Enhanced Fault Location Method for Shunt Capacitor Banks (Paper) (Presentation)
Ilia Voloh, GE Grid Solutions

Lessons Learned in Static VAR Compensator Protection (Paper) (Presentation)
Aaron Findley, POWER Engineers, Inc.

Methods and Benefits to the Application of Ultra-High-Speed Transformer Protection (Paper) (Presentation)
Roy Moxley, Siemens

Transformer Tank Rupture – A Protection Engineer’s Challenge (Paper) (Presentation)
Roger Hedding, ABB, Inc.

Beyond the Nameplate – Selecting Transformer Compensation Settings for Secure Differential Protection (Paper) (Presentation)
Ariana Hargrave, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

A Novel Method for Turn to Turn Fault Detection in Shunt Reactors (Paper)
Zhiying Zhang, GE Grid Solutions

Tuesday, April 4 | Cybersecurity Session

Ukraine Cyber-Induced Power Outage: Analysis and Practical Mitigation Strategies (Paper) (Presentation)
Jess Smith, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Securing IEDs Against Cyber Threats in Critical Substation Automation and Industrial Control Systems (Paper)
Eroshan Weerathunga, GE Grid Solutions

Cyber Security – Security Strategy for Distribution Management System and Security Architecture Considerations (Paper)
Timothy Vittor, ABB, Inc.

Wednesday, April 5 | General Session

Transmission Interconnection: Lessons Learned from a Recent Event at an Acquired Generating Plant (Paper) (Presentation)
Lokoko Kitenza, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Fault Coverage of Memory Polarized Mho Elements with Time Delays (Paper) (Presentation)
Jason Hulme, Black & Veatch

Wednesday, April 5 | Real World Experiences

A Current Story – When Primary Met Secondary (Paper) (Presentation)
Genardo Corpuz, Lower Colorado River Authority

Microprocessor Relay Directional Change During Current Reversal (Presentation)
Micheal Davis Jr, CenterPoint Energy

Fault and Outage Avoided through Proactive Detection of Distribution Conductor on Wooden Crossarm, Using DFA Technology (Presentation)
Dr. Comfort Manyame, Mid-South Synergy Electric Cooperative

What Time is it? GPS Clocks, Leap Seconds, and the Impact on Synchrophasor Data (Presentation)
Andrew Mattei, Brazos Electric Corp

Voltage Potential Device Impact on Negative Sequence Directionality (Presentation)
Sophie Gray, CenterPoint Energy

Out of Step Strikes Again (Presentation)
Derlin Campbell, Xcel Energy

Wednesday, April 5 | Testing Session

Injected Waveforms and Their Effect on Protection Element Response (Paper)
Eugenio Carvalheira, OMICRON Energy

Commission Testing Methods for Protection Systems (Paper) (Presentation)
Thomas Ernst, GE Grid Solutions

If You Cannot Test It, You Cannot Use It – IEC 61850 GOOSE System Designed With Testing in Mind (Paper) (Presentation)
Anne Atalay, Schweitzer Enginerring Laboratories

A Practical Guide of Troubleshooting IEC 61850 GOOSE Communication (Paper) (Presentation)
Wei Huang, ABB, Inc.

Commissioning Process and Acceptance Testing of a Sub- Harmonic Protection Relay (Paper)
René Midence, ERL Phase Power Technologies

Hard to Find Maintenance Tips for Electromechanical Relays (Paper)
Glenn Goldfarb, ABB, Inc.

Wednesday, April 5 | Transmission Session

Summary Paper for C37.243 IEEE Guide for Application of Digital Line Current Differential Relays Using Digital Communication (Paper) (Presentation)
Nef Torres, CenterPoint Energy

Considerations in Choosing Directional Polarizing Methods for Ground Overcurrent Elements in Line Protection Applications (Paper) (Presentation)
Meyer Kao, Patterson Power Engineers

Performance Comparison Between Mho Elements and Incremental Quantity-Based Distance Elements (Paper) (Presentation)
Brian Smyth, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Adaptive Autoreclosure to Increase System Stability and Reduce Stress to Circuit Breakers (Paper) (Presentation)
Jörg Blumschein, Siemens

Evaluating the Impact of Increasing System Fault Currents on Protection (Paper) (Presentation)
Ilia Voloh, GE Grid Solutions

Using Superimposed Principles (Delta) in Protection Techniques in an Increasingly Challenging Power Network (Paper) (Presentation)
Patricia Horton, GE Grid Solutions

Wednesday, April 5 | Communications Session

The Advantages of Continuous Monitoring of Power Line Carrier (PLC) Channels Applied with Protection Systems (Paper)
Roger Ray, PowerComm Solutions

Case Study: Protective Relaying over IP/MPLS Myth to Facts (Paper)
Michael Nunez, Lower Colorado River Authority

Micro Processor Based Advanced Bus Protection Scheme Using IEC 61850 Process Bus (9-2) Sampled Values (Paper)
Rene Midence, ERLPhase Power Tech

Case Study/Overview of Applying an IEC 61850 Parallel Redundant Protocol Communications Network on a University Campus Power Distribution and Generating System (Paper)
Ken Schapkohl, ABB, Inc.

Teleprotection Solutions with Guaranteed Performance Using Packet Switched Wide Area Communication Networks (Paper)
Ramon Bächli, ABB, Inc.

Implementing a Modern, Secure Relay Integration Solution with your Existing IEDs (Paper)
Derrick Mack, SUBNET Solutions, Inc.

Wednesday, April 5 | Bus Protection Session

Bus Protection Fundamentals (Presentation)
Terrence Smith, GE Grid Solutions

Bus Protection Application Challenges (Paper) (Presentation)
JC Theron, GE Grid Solutions

Unrestrained Low-Impedance Bus Differential – Should I Use It? (Paper) (Presentation)
Thomas Ernst, GE Grid Solutions

High-Speed Reclosing, Switching Surges, and Bus Differential Protection Security – A Case Study (Paper) (Presentation)
Ryan McDaniel, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Thursday, April 6| General Session

New Smart Multi-Ended Line Current Differential Solution for Power Networks (Paper) (Presentation)
Joao Jesus, GE Grid Solutions

New Possibilities for Testing Travelling Wave Fault Location Functions in the Field (Presentation)
Eugenio Carvalheira, Omicron Energy

Breaking Paradigms in Control Building Design (Paper) (Presentation Part A) (Presentation Part B)
Robert Frye, Tennessee Valley Authority

Integrating Synchrophasors and Oscillography for Wide-Area Power System Analysis (Paper) (Presentation)
Michael Rourke, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Understanding Design, Installation, and Testing Methods That Promote Substation IED Resiliency for High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse Events (Paper) (Presentation)
Travis Mooney, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Choose Simplicity for a Better Digital Substation Design (Paper) (Presentation)
Scott Wenke, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Thursday, April 6| Industrial Session

Negative-Sequence Overcurrent Considerations for Induction Motor Loads (Paper) (Presentation)
Aadityaa Padmanabhan, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Considerations for Implementing a Zone-Selective Interlocking Scheme on Medium and Low Voltage Systems (Presentation)
Matt Proctor, GE Grid Solutions

Improved Industrial Plant Reliability and Safety Enabled by Real-Time Distribution Circuit Diagnostics (Presentation)
Carl Benner, Texas A&M University

Lessons Learned from NERC CIP Applied to Industrial Facilities (Paper) (Presentation)
Matt Proctor, GE Grid Solutions

Continuous Monitoring in Electrical Assets to Predict Thermal Incidents (Paper) (Presentation)
Shelly Degrate, Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.